PL/SQL – Functions In this chapter, we will discuss the functions in PL/SQL. A function is same as a procedure except that it returns a value. Therefore, all the discussions of the previous chapter are true for functions too. Creating a Function A standalone function is created using the CREATE FUNCTION statement. The simplified syntax […]

PL/SQL – Procedures In this chapter, we will discuss Procedures in PL/SQL. A subprogram is a program unit/module that performs a particular task. These subprograms are combined to form larger programs. This is basically called the ”Modular design”. A subprogram can be invoked by another subprogram or program which is called the calling program. A […]

PL/SQL – Strings The string in PL/SQL is actually a sequence of characters with an optional size specification. The characters could be numeric, letters, blank, special characters or a combination of all. PL/SQL offers three kinds of strings − Fixed-length strings − In such strings, programmers specify the length while declaring the string. The string […]